Nick Walker is ready for the 2023 Olympia. Can he improve upon his top-three finish?
Pro bodybuilder Nick Walker is preparing to compete during the 2023 Olympia. After a top-three finish during last year’s competition, The Mutant is looking to improve his standing on the scorecard. Recently, he shared a massive physique update and his weight six weeks out of 276 pounds.
In a relatively short amount of time, Nick Walker has become one of the most anticipated bodybuilders in the IFBB Pro league. His massive size and conditioning have been lauded by fans and experts ever since he came onto the scene. Fast forward to 2022, Walker earned a third place finish at the 2022 Olympia – only behind champion Hadi Choopan and Men’s Open newcomer Derek Lunsford.
Nick Walker than jumped into the 2023 Arnold Classic just three months later. He brought a physique that was clearly more conditioned than his Mr. Olympia appearance but was perhaps slightly smaller and less full – reducing his famous “freak factor.” Due to this, he fell just short and landed second place.
“6 weeks out morning shots, 276 this morning.
Front lat spread is improving, more work to be done but it’s coming in.”
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The Men’s Open division is set to be elite once again come November and Walker is expected to be one of the competitors that highlights the event.
Can Nick Walker Win The 2023 Olympia?
The Olympia is just weeks away and competitors are putting the final touches on their physique. Others are beginning to speculate on who will show up in the best shape possible. This includes a former champion.
Big Ramy might not be competing during the 2023 Olympia but will keep an eye on the show come November. After announcing that he will not be part of the event, the former champion shared who he believes could be in the top five this year and Walker is part of the bunch.
“IF YOU NEED MY NUMBER FIVE, I THINK HUNTER CAN MAKE SOMETHING GOOD BECAUSE HIS LAST TWO SHOWS. OH MY GOSH. YOU KNOW WHAT, MAYBE YEAH, BETWEEN NICK AND HUNTER.”
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Derek Lunsford is another bodybuilder who spoke out about the upcoming event. After his runner-up finish in 2022, Lunsford believes he will battle for the title once again. Lunsford was bested by Choopan back in December. He also believes that Walker and Samson Dauda will battle for third place.
All questions will be answered in six weeks when the 2023 Olympia weekend arrives in Orlando.
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